Mohammed V Airport is the main air hub of Morocco, located approximately 30 km from Casablanca, the largest city in the country.
It is the most trafficked access point to Morocco, with connections to the rest of the country and international flights.
How to get to Mohammed V International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to CMN
Parking near Mohammed V International Airport
A multi-storey parking structure is adjacent to the terminal.
Fares align with the standards of a major African hub.
How to get to Casablanca from CMN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Casablanca: Private Transfer to Mohammed V Airport
Casablanca: Mohammed V Airport to City Private Transfer
Casablanca Mohammed V Airport to the City Centre
Casablanca to Marrakech Private Transfer
Car rental at Mohammed V International Airport
Major car rental brands have desks in the arrivals area.
You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card as standard documents; an International Driving Permit is almost always required.
Hotels near Mohammed V International Airport
Nouaceur, next to the airport
ONOMO Airport Casablanca is about 1 km from the terminal (6 minutes by car) and offers a free shuttle available 24 hours on request; the Relax Hotel Airport Nouasseur, in the same industrial area, also has a free shuttle to the airport.
Best for: Layovers of a few hours and pre-dawn departures, when you want to stay minutes from the terminal without relying on the train or traffic on the N9.
- Free shuttle available at any hour, handy for dawn flights
- No risk of missing the flight because of traffic or jams on the N9 towards Casablanca
- Around it only industrial zone and airport plots: for dinner you stay at the hotel
- For an evening in Casablanca you still need 30-45 minutes by taxi or the ONCF train
Recommended hotels
- ONOMO Airport Casablanca About 1 km from the terminal (6 minutes by car, also 1 km from the Nouaceur railway station), with a free shuttle available 24 hours on request: among the closest options to check-in without sleeping at the airport. View availability
- Relax Hotel Airport Nouasseur In the same industrial area of Nouaceur, with a free shuttle to the terminal; cheaper rates than the ONOMO but less consistent standards. View availability
Sidi Maarouf and Casanearshore
About 20 km and 15-20 minutes by car from the airport, along the same N9 that leads into the city; reaching central Casablanca takes another 15-20 minutes by taxi.
Best for: Those with meetings in the Sidi Maarouf/Casanearshore business district, about 15-20 minutes from the airport and therefore closer than the city centre.
- Closer to the airport than central Casablanca, useful for anyone needing to save time on the transfer
- Office area with restaurants and cafés for the lunch break, less isolated than the industrial zone of Nouaceur alone
- Almost no evening life: the district empties out after office hours
- For the museums and the seafront a taxi into the centre is still needed
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Garden Inn Casablanca Sud In the heart of the Sidi Maarouf business district, about 15-20 minutes from the airport; handy for those working in the area's office buildings more than for tourism. View availability
- Ibis Casablanca Nearshore One minute on foot from the Casanearshore park, in the same office area of Sidi Maarouf; an affordable option for those with work appointments nearby. View availability
Centre: Place des Nations Unies and Hassan II
ONCF train from the airport station to Casa Voyageurs in 30-45 minutes (departures every hour, 6-23); by taxi 30 km, 30-45 minutes at a fixed fare (about 250-350 dirhams).
Best for: Those who want the Hassan II mosque, the port and the Habous quarter within walking distance or a short taxi ride, with the ONCF train available for the return to the airport.
- Hassan II mosque, the old medina and the Habous quarter within walking distance or a few minutes away
- Casa-Voyageurs station linked directly by the airport train
- The ONCF train doesn't run at night: for dawn flights only a taxi remains
- Heavy traffic at rush hour on the main roads of the centre
Recommended hotels
- Hyatt Regency Casablanca On Place des Nations Unies, about a kilometre from the Hassan II mosque: among the most central hotels for the port, the old medina and the business district. View availability
- DoubleTree by Hilton Casablanca City Center Reopened at the end of December 2025 after the rebranding of the former Grand Mogador City Center: the old medina and the Hassan II mosque are under 4 km away, the Casa-Voyageurs TGV station 5 minutes. View availability
- Occidental Casablanca Medina On Rue Nichakra Rahal, less than a kilometre from Casa-Port and a few minutes from the Hassan II mosque and the Habous quarter: the Barceló brand most tied to the city's historic fabric. View availability
Ain Diab Corniche
About 35-40 km and 35-45 minutes by taxi from the airport; from central Casablanca the Corniche is another 15-20 minutes by car along the boulevard.
Best for: Those looking for the seafront, pools on the Atlantic and Anfaplace Mall, accepting a longer transfer to the rest of the city.
- Direct access to the beach and seawater pools, rare elsewhere in Casablanca
- Anfaplace Mall and the Corniche restaurants within walking distance
- Longer transfer from the airport than to the centre or Sidi Maarouf
- The Hassan II mosque and the medina remain several minutes away by taxi, not on foot
Recommended hotels
- Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca On the Boulevard de la Corniche at Anfa Place, 4 minutes from the Hassan II mosque and 8 from the Ain Diab beach: the benchmark five-star on the seafront. View availability
- Pestana Casablanca, Seaside Suites & Residences In the same Anfa Place Living Resort complex as the Four Seasons, 10 minutes on foot from the beach and the mall: suites with a kitchen and direct pool access, at a more affordable level. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The main terminal, among North Africa's most modern, handles the country's heaviest traffic.
Travelers on international flights should allow 3 hours before departure.
Map of Mohammed V International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does the train from the airport go directly to downtown Casablanca?
No, the direct train arrives at Casa Voyageurs station (or Casa Port/Casa Oasis): from there, a petit taxi (20-50 MAD) covers the rest of the way to most neighborhoods.
Q. How much does a grand taxi from Mohammed V airport to the city center cost?
The regulated fare is 250-300 MAD, with a night surcharge bringing it up to about 350 MAD.
Q. Do you need a visa for Morocco?
Citizens of the EU, the UK, the United States and Canada do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Q. What are grand taxis and petit taxis?
Grand taxis (white, with regulated fares) connect the airport to cities; petit taxis (colored differently in each city) handle shorter trips within town.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
